UPDATE: Earthquake in Alaska sparks tsunami alert for parts of Alaska and Canada

Officials say a tsunami warning is in effect for parts of southern Alaska and coastal Canada after a strong earthquake shook the region.

The Alaska Tsunami Warning Center said the warning area includes coastal areas from about 75 miles southeast of Cordova, Alaska, to the north tip of Vancouver Island, Canada. The warning area extends for about 475 miles.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck at midnight Friday, Alaska time, and was centered about 60 miles west of Craig, Alaska.

The first wave was expected around 1:15 a.m. (2:15 a./m. PST) in Craig, and 2:50 in Cordova, further to the north.